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Melanie Behringer and Sara Daebritz scored to help Germany avenge a loss to Canada in pool play with a 2-0 victory in a womens Olympic soccer semifinal on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Melanie Behringer and Sara Dabritz scored to help Germany avenge a loss to Canada in pool play with a 2-0 victory in a women’s Olympic soccer semifinal on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

The NFL has reportedly suspended Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

The Buffalo Bills' patience with Marcell Dareus grew thin on Tuesday, when the team announced the NFL suspended the star defensive tackle for violating the league's substance abuse policy for the second time in two years.

Hedvig Lindahl made two saves and Lisa Dahlkvist converted the final penalty as Sweden defeated host Brazil 4-3 in a shootout to reach the final of the Olympic soccer tournament for the first time.

Simone Biles put the finishing touches on one of the greatest Olympics by a gymnast, capturing her fourth gold of the games with a showstopping performance in the floor exercise on Tuesday.

Olympians train their whole lives to give themselves the best chance at a victory, but not all wins come in the form of medals. Nikki Hamblin's touching display of sportsmanship in the 5,000-metre women's final showed everyone what the Olympic should be about.

Canadians Karine Thomas and Jacqueline Simoneau finished in 7th place in the synchronized swimming duet event Tuesday at the Rio Olympics.

It came at the last-minute, but Hugues Fournel was named to the Canadian Olympic team after two additional spots in K2 200-metres were opened after a Russian team received a doping ban.

Canada's Philippe Gagné wasn't going to let a slow start rob him from an opportunity to compete for gold on the 3-metre springboard at the Rio Olympics. The 18-year-old dove back into contention Tuesday at Rio de Janeiro's Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.

The Ottawa Senators have announced that they will honour their longtime former captain Daniel Alfredsson later this year by retiring his sweater number.

Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold lost her quarter-final match Tuesday at the Rio Olympics, eliminating her from medal contention, and revealed later that she was struck by a serious illness the night before the fight.

Canadian boxer Mandy Bujold has lost her quarter-final match at the Rio Olympics, eliminating her from medal contention.

Andre De Grasse followed up his Olympic bronze performance in the 100 metres by finishing first in his 200 heat and qualifying No. 1 overall for the semifinals on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET in Rio de Janeiro.

Andre De Grasse followed up his Olympic bronze performance in the 100 metres by finishing first in his 200 heat and qualifying No. 1 overall for Wednesday night’s semifinals in Rio de Janeiro.

Kayaker Adam van Koeverden won his last-ever Olympic race on Tuesday, taking first place in the B final of the men's 1,000-metre kayak sprint at the Rio Olympics.

CBC Sports host Scott Russell writes that with all other contenders gone and nothing to lose, the Brazilian pretender refused to back down to his sport's incumbent king.

Kia Nurse and the Canadians lost their final two games heading into their matchup with the fourth-ranked French. However, France has looked mortal in its two pool losses. Here are three key factors that could decide which team advances to the semifinals.

With the Jays’ bats booming fans will soon be counting ticket prices as well as home runs.

Brazilian pole vaulter Thiago Braz da Silva pulled off a stunning upset to wrest the gold medal from French record-holder Renaud Lavillenie in a final that saw Canadian Shawn Barber, the world champion, bow out early. Here's our top shots from Monday at the Rio Olympics.

After winning a medal in nine straight days to open the Rio Olympics to set a new national record, Canada couldn't find the podium in Day 10. Here are the results of each Canadian who competed on Monday.

Bahamas' Shaunae Miller won gold in a dramatic fashion in the women's 400-metre final Monday night in Rio, diving across the finish line to upset American and reigning world champion Allyson Felix.

Chad Green struck out 11 in six dominant innings, Aaron Judge delivered again with an RBI double and Dellin Betances escaped a big ninth-inning jam, leading the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Monday night.

Canadian Shawn Barber was eliminated early from the pole vault final on Monday, missing three times at 5.65 metres. It was a shocking exit from Olympic competition for the 2015 world champion.

Canadian Shawn Barber was eliminated early from the pole vault final on Monday, missing three times at 5.65 metres. It was a shocking exit from Olympic competition for the 2015 world champion.

T.J. Sanders hit the winning ace to lift the Canadian men's volleyball team into the quarter-finals at the Rio Olympics with a 3-1 victory over Italy on Monday.

While McDonald's at the Olympic Village is a resounding hit with competitors, the food chain was forced to clamp down due to lengthy lineups.

Officials will assess the mountain bike venue in Rio after a fire burned nearby on Monday.

The Paralympics will not be cancelled, nor will the number of sports be reduced, the International Paralympic Committee chief said on Monday, saying he had received assurances from the Rio de Janeiro mayor over covering the extra costs for the event.

All four Canadian riders advanced to the next round in equestrian jumping at the Rio Olympics, which is just one of the reasons to watch as the competition continues Tuesday.

Alex Rodriguez says he won't play again this season. His statement follows those of the Miami Marlins who, on Sunday, admitted that they are discussing whether or not to reach out to the 41-year-old, three time AL MVP who has recently been released by the New York Yankees.

From Andre De Grasse's dove to those ubiquitous Olympic rings, here's a look at the tattoos on athletes at the Rio Games.

Fullback Allysha Chapman returned to training Monday, three days after her shoulder popped out during a violent collision in Canada's Olympic quarter-final win over France.

The 21-year-old pole vaulter, Shawn Barber, is the reigning world champion but, after missing his first two jumps in the qualifying rounds, there are some questions for the Canadian when he jumps alongside world-record holder Renaud Lavillenie in the final on Monday night.